Nonprofit · EIN 91-0141830
WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $438,324 | $420,295 | $18,029 | $168,773 | $20,367 | $148,406 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $378,857 | $426,557 | -$47,700 | $157,320 | $26,943 | $130,377 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $186,275
- of which government grants
- $61,500
- Program service revenue
- $340,632
- Investment income
- $1,426
- Net rental income
- $6,372
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$101,982
- Other revenue
- -$90,009
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $78,733
- Other salaries and wages
- $98,748
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $197,911
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,500
- Occupancy
- $79,327
- Travel
- $2,103
- Depreciation
- $1,141
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $157,320
- Total assets, end of year
- $168,773
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,367
- Net assets, end of year
- $148,406
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $952
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $148,406
- Gross receipts
- $561,421
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 82
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- WA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCCHIOGROSSO GUY | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $78,733 |
| BOUCHER THOMAS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| BOWEN ANNE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| CALLOWAY LANCE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| FERGUSON LESA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| LINDSEY LISA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| LUNA CALE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PEDACK ERIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| PRICE ZENDER MADISON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| ROBINSON MARY KAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| ROSELLI CHRIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| SLEDGE STACEE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| SUTTERFIELD JIM | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| VANDER GRIEND CARRYN | AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| WEBBER DANA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOOLSON SETH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCCHIOGROSSO GUY | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $77,625 |
| LUNA CALE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PEDACK ERIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| BOUCHER THOMAS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| FERGUSON LESA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| BOWEN ANNE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| ROSELLI CHRIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| WOOLSON SETH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| SUTTERFIELD JIM | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| HERNDON KATHY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| SLEDGE STACEE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| CALLOWAY LANCE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| LINDSEY LISA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| ROBINSON MARY KAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| VANDER GRIEND CARRYN | AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| WEBBER DANA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 119 N COMMERCIAL ST STE 130, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-4447
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GUY OCCHIOGROSSO, 119 N COMMERCIAL STE 130, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
- Signed the 990
- GUY OCCHIOGROSSO, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (360) 734-1330
- Website
- WWW.BELLINGHAM.COM
- Return prepared by
- VSH PLLC
Mission
DEVELOP LOCAL BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
Program accomplishments
- DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, FINANCIAL AND GENERAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT OF WHATCOM COUNTY. THE CHAMBER'S CORE COMPETENCIES: CREATING A STRONG ECONOMY, PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY, REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF BUSINESS WITH GOVERNMENT, PROVIDING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND FACILITATING FACTUALLY-GROUNDED DIALOGUE WITH BUSINESS.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-0141830
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $168,773
- Income (IRS master file)
- $561,421
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $438,324 | $420,295 | $168,773 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $378,857 | $426,557 | $157,320 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $407,188 | $406,004 | $213,026 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 91-0141830).
Questions about WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
- What is the EIN of WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY is 91-0141830.
- Is WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1978.
- Are donations to WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names GUY OCCHIOGROSSO.
- Who are the officers and directors of WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,733 (OCCHIOGROSSO GUY, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does WHATCOM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $438,324, expenses of $420,295 and total assets of $168,773 at year end.
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